New York City Nurses Reach Agreement to End Strike

Nurses will return to work on Feb. 14 after voting to approve the contract by Feb. 11.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals in New York City reached a tentative agreement with their employers on Feb. 9 to end a monthlong strike. The agreement includes improvements to safe staffing levels, better workplace security, and increased nurse benefits.

Why it matters

The strike by thousands of nurses in New York City had disrupted healthcare services and highlighted ongoing concerns about staffing levels and working conditions for nurses nationwide. The resolution of the strike through a negotiated agreement is seen as a positive outcome for both the nurses and the hospitals.

The details

Based on the agreement, Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai Morningside and West will improve safe staffing levels, better secure the workplace, and increase nurses' benefits, according to a New York State Nurses Association statement.

  • The nurses reached a tentative agreement with their employers on February 9, 2026.
  • Nurses will return to work on February 14, 2026 after voting to approve the contract by February 11, 2026.

The players

Montefiore

One of the hospitals where the striking nurses were employed.

Mount Sinai Hospital

One of the hospitals where the striking nurses were employed.

Mount Sinai Morningside and West

One of the hospitals where the striking nurses were employed.

New York State Nurses Association

The union representing the striking nurses.

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What they’re saying

“Based on the agreement, Montefiore, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai Morningside and West will improve safe staffing levels, better secure the workplace, and increase nurses' benefits.”

— New York State Nurses Association (theepochtimes.com)

What’s next

Nurses will vote to approve the contract by February 11, 2026 and then return to work on February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The resolution of the monthlong nurses' strike in New York City through a negotiated agreement is a positive outcome that addresses key concerns around staffing levels, workplace safety, and benefits for the nurses. This demonstrates the power of collective bargaining to improve working conditions for healthcare workers.